European Volunteering Capital 2016

London is European Volunteering Capital 2016.

The capital won this award for several reasons. The first is innovation. For example, our new speed volunteering website. The second is the way we work with London’s businesses and charities. Finally, it is in recognition of how London has built a fantastic volunteering legacy from hosting the 2012 Games.

So this year we’re going to do all we can to make sure London and Londoners can benefit from this honour. We’ve got a date for your diary too. On 5 December 2016, the Mayor is hosting the first ever International Volunteering Conference.

London’s volunteering legacy will continue to thrive in 2016 as European Volunteering Capital. The city is an outstanding example of how local government, local people and businesses can strategically harness the benefits of volunteering to improve people’s lives, the environment and contribute to socially cohesive communities. Congratulations on becoming the European Volunteering Capital! Gabriella Civico, Director, European Volunteer Centre

Team London led the successful bid with support from local volunteer centres and Greater London Volunteering. The accolade is awarded by the European Volunteer Centre (CEV), a network of agencies which promotes volunteering across Europe.